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During #YourKLRU’s online fund drive we’re keeping interruptions off the air. That means we need your help to raise $100,000 in just 5 days—June 5th-9th—so that KLRU can continue dialing down pledge breaks while remaining a vital part of the Central Texas Community.

And of course, we have some fabulous prizes!

What’s #YourKLRU?
Show us by donating to the page that matters most to you! Give support for the programming you most value while also vying for some great giveaways through our KLRU pages. Anyone who gives to one or more of our local productions or PBS programs pages is automatically entered to win. Check out the different giveaways by clicking on the logos below.

You’ve told us how important #YourKLRU is to you. And supporting public television is now more important than ever.

Take it from first time donor Jeni Williams.

“I have enjoyed PBS for most of my life and the programming on KLRU since moving to Austin a decade ago. While I have considered supporting KLRU for most of that time, I never actually pulled the trigger. The current political climate has been the perfect encouragement to do so. Thank you for bringing diverse voices into the living rooms of thousands, encouraging conversations between family and friends and teaching our little ones not only their ABC’s, but also how to live with compassion and understanding.”

Stories like Jeni’s validate what we already know — that public television is vital to the Central Texas community and worthy of your support.

So this June, we’re asking for your help to raise $100,000 in just five days during our online fund drive. But what does an online fund drive mean? It means we’re NOT interrupting your regular schedule and we’re NOT breaking into your favorite shows to ask for support. We’re giving you back 902 minutes of uninterrupted high-quality educational programming – that’s over 15 hours of your favorite shows!

Schedule your donation today or save the date to give June 5th through 9th! And help spread the word on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by answering “What’s #YourKLRU?”. Or share your story with us here.

You have the power to keep #YourKLRU thriving for years to come. Can we count on you to make a difference this June?

Turn heads in this fabulous green PBS Nerd Shirt. There are 4 ways to enter, which means 4 chances to win!

It’s the last day of KLRU’s 2017 March Fund Drive, but there’s still time for one more giveaway! Wear the PBS Nerd shirt and let everyone know that you support public television… and support wearing cool shirts.

Engage with us on social media or make a donation to #yourKLRU for a chance to win.

Have you ever noticed the profile “P-Head” in the PBS logo? We tried to recreate it in our KLRU offices, and now we want you to try!

It’s almost the 50th anniversary of PBS and KLRU is celebrating with a Throwback Thursday giveaway!

PBS is dusting off some of its classic television moments to commemorate nearly 50 years on the air. Take a look at some of the featured old school episodes here.

And what better way to show off your enduring love for PBS than by rocking our retro cotton canvas bag?

Engage with us on social media or make a donation to #yourKLRU and this hip and helpful tote could be yours. There are 4 ways to enter, which means 4 chances to win!

Comment with your favorite classic PBS show and you’ll be entered.

1. Facebook: Tag @KLRU-TV, Austin PBS2. Instagram: Tag KLRU and add #yourklru3. Twitter: Tag @klru
(note: For KLRU to see your entry, settings for your FB post, Instagram, or Tweet must be public.)OR4. You can also gain an entry by simply donating on the form below.

Engage with us on social media or make a donation to #yourKLRU to win. There are 4 ways to enter, which means 4 chances to win!

To enter, simply comment with your favorite current show on any one of KLRU’s 4 channels. We want to know what you love!

1. Facebook: Tag @KLRU-TV, Austin PBS2. Instagram: Tag KLRU and add #yourklru3. Twitter: Tag @klru
(note: For KLRU to see your entry, settings for your FB post, Instagram, or Tweet must be public.)OR4. You can also gain an entry by simply donating on the form below.

John Nance Garner IV, or “Cactus Jack” as he was known, was a Texas politician, a presidential contender in 1932 and our 32nd Vice President under FDR. While Garner was in the Texas House of Representatives, the legislature worked to choose a state flower, and he lobbied hard for the prickly pear cactus. Of course, it was the bluebonnet that won out, but hence was born his nickname Cactus Jack.

To commemorate Texas and the prickly pear cactus that Garner so loved, we’re giving away this adorable tea towel. This item is locally made by Austin artist Carolyn Kimball and provides the perfect pop of whimsy for any kitchen.

Tune into KLRU for Cactus Jack: Lone Star on Capitol Hill at 7 p.m. to learn more about this fascinating man.

Engage with us on social media or make a donation to #yourKLRU to win
the Prickly Pear Tea Towel. There are 4 ways to enter, which means 4 chances to win!

Comment with your choice for Texas state flower and you’ll be entered. Had you been able to cast a vote in 1901, what would you have picked?1. Facebook: Tag @KLRU-TV, Austin PBS2. Instagram: Tag KLRU and add #yourklru3. Twitter: Tag @klru
(note: For KLRU to see your entry, settings for your FB post, Instagram, or Tweet must be public.)OR4. You can also gain an entry by simply donating on the form below.

KLRU is giving away a copy of Rick Steves’ Travel as a Political Act, a guide which The Society of American Travel Writers named “Travel Book of the Year.” Rick Steves shares his decades of world-wandering experience, providing lessons on how to “sightsee with an edge” as he reflects on deeply integrating, learning and connecting while out of his comfort zone.

Tonight on KLRU, travel to Germany and learn more about Martin Luther, no stranger to political acts himself. Tune into Rick Steves’ Special: Luther and The Reformation at 10:30 p.m.

Engage with us on social media or make a donation to #yourKLRU to win
Rick Steves’ Travel as a Political Act. There are 4 ways to enter, which means 4 chances to win!

Comment with your favorite travel destination—whether it’s a place you’ve been or want to go to—and you’ll be entered.1. Facebook: Tag @KLRU-TV, Austin PBS2. Instagram: Tag KLRU and add #yourklru3. Twitter: Tag @klru
(note: For KLRU to see your entry, settings for your FB post, Instagram, or Tweet must be public.)OR4. You can also gain an entry by simply donating on the form below.

Tickets are limited so you won’t want to miss this joyous celebration about the life and career of Carole King…you’ll see how she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation.

KLRU is giving away PBS NewsHour Weekend Jolt Triangle Suction Chargers— perfect for giving your smartphone a boost on the go. Never be stuck with a dead phone again!

What does it do?
• Provides a 2,200 mAh charge when plugged into your smartphone
• Functions as a phone stand
• Includes a USB to Micro USB cable which can be used to recharge the power bank
• Shows off your PBS love

Engage with us on social media or make a donation to #yourKLRU for a chance to win. There are 4 ways to enter, which means 4 chances to win!

KLRU airsSpy in the Wild, A Nature Miniseries tonight at 7 p.m. This groundbreaking production sent spycams disguised as animatronic animals into natural animal habitats. The intimately recorded videos show behaviors in the wild that are rarely observed. Luckily, Austin has a zoo where you can watch a wide variety of wildlife up close and we want to send one lucky family of four to check it out.

Austin Zoo’s main mission is to rescue and rehabilitate animals in need. Located on the southwest edge of Austin off of Highway 290 West and Circle Drive, Austin Zoo is at the gateway of the Hill Country. Enjoy educational zookeeper talks and see remarkable animals, such as lions and tigers and bears! Between taking in the many creatures and the beautiful scenery, you can even settle down for a nice meal as outside picnics are welcome.

Engage with us on social media or make a donation to #yourKLRU to win an Austin Zoo Family 4 Pack. There are 4 ways to enter, which means 4 chances to win!

To enter, share a “SPY IN THE WILD” photo. Maybe your dog is hiding in some bluebonnets? Maybe you’ve spotted a bird with your binoculars and you’re not afraid to selfie that moment?

1. Facebook: Tag @KLRU-TV, Austin PBS2. Instagram: Tag KLRU and add #yourklru3. Twitter: Tag @klru
(note: For KLRU to see your entry, settings for your FB post, Instagram, or Tweet must be public.)OR4. You can also gain an entry by simply donating on the form below.